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The Wesley Report: Facing Financial Stress
Contents
Foreword
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Executive summary
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Compiling this report
Background
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The data-gathering process
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Wesley Mission story:
A brave battle
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Financial stress—the Australian context
Consumer sentiment and confidence
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Consumers in financial stress
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Wesley Mission story:
A new horizon
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Financial stress in New South Wales
The prevalence of financial stress in New South Wales
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Who experiences financial stress in New South Wales?
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Wesley Mission story:
Keeping dreams alive
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The impacts of financial stress
Impacts on the household
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Impacts on the individual
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Impacts on social engagement and enjoyment
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Concerns about the ability to cope
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Wesley Mission story:
Weathering storms
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Conclusions
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Policy recommendations
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Appendix A
Methodology
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Appendix B
Questionnaire
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Appendix C
References
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How we assist
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Get involved
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The Wesley Report
wesleymission.org.au
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Wesley Mission
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220 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
Ph.
(02) 9263 5330
File name:
WWC2015_WInter_Report_2015_ONLINE
Project manager:
Ben Craig
Client:
Fran Avon
Designer:
Marcelo
Date:
27 April 2015 2:55 PM
Colour:
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Size:
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